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How to get fromColumbus Circle to Rockefeller Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway B / ...
    6 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 49 Stbus bus M5
    8 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    2 min
    $10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Columbus Circle to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 4,880 ft
    17 min

Columbus Circle to Rockefeller Center by subway and foot

Calendar1506Weekly Services
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,880 ft
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 49 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 7 min.

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